Mate in 2: rook to f2 (f8)
li-0115SPuzzle rating: 960Theme: 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
23... Rf2+ 24. Kh3 Rh2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh3, then Rh2# and it is mate.
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