Mate in 2: rook to d8 (d4)
li-01zxoPuzzle rating: 843Theme: 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
31. Rd8+ Rf8 32. Rfxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rf8, then Rfxf8# and it is mate.
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