Mate in 2: queen to g4 (d1·2)
li-0CbRjPuzzle rating: 1889Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
41... Qg4+ 42. Kh2 Qxg3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh2, then Qxg3# and it is mate.
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