Mate in 2: queen to c7 (b8·4)
li-0Miq5Puzzle rating: 2015Theme: 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
24. Qc7+ Kf8 25. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf7# and it is mate.
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