Mate in 2: rook to f2 (f6)
li-01yBtPuzzle rating: 989Theme: 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
44... Rf2+ 45. Kh1 Bf3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to f3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Bf3# and it is mate.
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