Mate in 2: queen to f7 (h7·5)
li-0GMUfPuzzle rating: 1906Theme: 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
36. Qf7+ Kd6 37. Nf5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd6, then Nf5# and it is mate.
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