Mate in 2: queen to f8 (h6·3)
li-0MFrrPuzzle rating: 1989Theme: 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
29. Qxf8+ Nxf8 30. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxf8, then Rg8# and it is mate.
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