Mate in 2: pawn to f4
li-02rHWPuzzle rating: 1161Theme: 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
29. f4+ Bxf4 30. exf4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to f4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxf4, then exf4# and it is mate.
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