Mate in 2: fork on d1 (d8)
li-01awhPuzzle rating: 1168Theme: Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Fork: one piece attacks two targets at once — they can't both be saved.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27... Rd1+ 28. Kc2 Qc1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc2, then Qc1# and it is mate.
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