Mate in 2: queen to g6 (d3·9)
li-0SyHpPuzzle rating: 2103Theme: 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
35. Qg6+ hxg6 36. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead hxg6, then Rh8# and it is mate.
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