Mate in 2: pin on f6 (e4)
li-02Wymnaming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1297Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19. Nf6+ Kh8 20. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Rxe8# and it is mate.
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