Mate in 2: pin on h5
li-0H7zRPuzzle rating: 1811Theme: 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... Qh5+ 31. Nh4 Qxh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nh4, then Qxh4# and it is mate.
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