Mate in 2: queen to d1 (c1)
li-0FVOLPuzzle rating: 2306Theme: 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
43... Qd1+ 44. Ke3 Qd3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke3, then Qd3# and it is mate.
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