Mate in 2: king to a6
li-02DwRPuzzle rating: 1424Theme: 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
60. Ka6 e2 61. Nc7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to a6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead e2, then Nc7# and it is mate.
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