Mate in 2: rook to d2
li-00WyhPuzzle rating: 1821Theme: 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
43. Rd2+ Kxe4 44. Nd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxe4, then Nd6# and it is mate.
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