Mate in 2: knight to f7 (h8)
li-023E4Puzzle rating: 1397Theme: 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
26. Nf7+ Kc6 27. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc6, then Rc7# and it is mate.
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