Mate in 2: queen to e1 (e7·2)
li-05F17Puzzle rating: 1431Theme: 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
30... Qe1+ 31. Rxe1 Rxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe1, then Rxe1# and it is mate.
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