Mate in 2: rook to g8 (b8·2)
li-023BQPuzzle rating: 1992Theme: 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
24... Rbg8 25. f3 Rh5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead f3, then Rh5# and it is mate.
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