Mate in 2: knight to f5 (d4·2)
li-02OKjPuzzle rating: 1386Theme: 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
30. Nf5+ Kg8 31. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Rb8# and it is mate.
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