Mate in 2: double attack on d4
li-0KQZaPuzzle rating: 1868Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18... Nd4+ 19. Ke1 Nxc2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to c2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke1, then Nxc2# and it is mate.
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