Mate in 2: queen to g2 (g3)
li-024nnPuzzle rating: 2446Theme: 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
25... Qxg2+ 26. Bxg2 Bxg2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxg2, then Bxg2# and it is mate.
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