Mate in 2: queen to d3 (e3)
li-0MNrMPuzzle rating: 2007Theme: 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
34... Qd3+ 35. Kc1 Bg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc1, then Bg5# and it is mate.
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