Mate in 2: queen to e3 (c5)
li-0FgFbPuzzle rating: 1857Theme: 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
35... Qe3+ 36. Kd1 Bb3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd1, then Bb3# and it is mate.
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