Mate in 2: knight to f6 (d7)
li-01IvQPuzzle rating: 1163Theme: 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
45. Nf6+ Kh8 46. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Rg8# and it is mate.
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