Mate in 2: queen to d5 (g2·2)
li-0E5BEPuzzle rating: 1844Theme: 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
27... Qd5+ 28. Bd4 Qxd4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bd4, then Qxd4# and it is mate.
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