Mate in 2: rook to d1 (d8·4)
li-01N0wPuzzle rating: 991Theme: 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
26... Rxd1+ 27. Rxd1 Qxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxd1, then Qxd1# and it is mate.
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