Mate in 2: rook to f1 (f8)
li-02g8IPuzzle rating: 935Theme: 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
25... Rf1+ 26. Kh2 Qg1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh2, then Qg1# and it is mate.
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