Mate in 2: rook to f1 (d1·2)
li-01XzxPuzzle rating: 1154Theme: 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... Rxf1+ 27. Kxf1 Rd1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf1, then Rd1# and it is mate.
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