Mate in 2: pawn to h7 (h6·2)
li-0EC8SPuzzle rating: 1835Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
47. h7+ Kh8 48. Bf6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Bf6# and it is mate.
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