Mate in 2: rook to f1 (f5)
li-00ghHPuzzle rating: 800Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
39... Rf1+ 40. Rxf1 Qxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf1, then Qxf1# and it is mate.
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