Mate in 2: queen to g1 (g5)
li-0DEmsPuzzle rating: 1931Theme: 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
33... Qg1+ 34. Rxg1 hxg1=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg1, then hxg1=Q# and it is mate.
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