Mate in 2: pawn to g7
li-0KdeKPuzzle rating: 1922Theme: 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
61. g7 b1=Q 62. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead b1=Q, then g8=Q# and it is mate.
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