Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e3)
li-00NAMnaming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 715Theme: 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
22. Re8+ Rxe8 23. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe8, then Qxe8# and it is mate.
Provenance
Derived from the Lichess puzzle database (CC0).
Verified by Stockfish at depth 20+.
Solution forcedness confirmed (verified).
Pack 001
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