Mate in 2: queen to g3 (c3·2)
li-0MMHFPuzzle rating: 1856Theme: 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
42... Qg3+ 43. Kf1 Bd3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to d3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf1, then Bd3# and it is mate.
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