Mate in 2: queen to f4 (c7)
li-0IPQ2Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
22... Qf4+ 23. Ke2 Qxf3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke2, then Qxf3# and it is mate.
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