Mate in 2: pawn to g4 (g2·5)
li-0SiRWPuzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
32. g4+ hxg3 33. Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead hxg3, then Qh3# and it is mate.
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