Mate in 2: discovered attack on g2
li-00VdxPuzzle rating: 1456Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13... Rxg2+ 14. Kh1 Rg4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Rg4# and it is mate.
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