Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f2·3)
li-009uBPuzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
36. Rf8+ Rxf8 37. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf8, then Qxf8# and it is mate.
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