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Mate in 2: double attack on f2

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Puzzle rating: 2053Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32... Nf2+ 33. Kg1 Nxh3#

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Well found: knight to h3 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kg1, then Nxh3# and it is mate.

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