Mate in 2: pawn to d5 (c4)
li-0ENIoPuzzle rating: 1918Theme: 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
74. cxd5 f1=Q 75. e7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead f1=Q, then e7# and it is mate.
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