Mate in 2: knight to e6 (c5·5)
li-02tYtPuzzle rating: 2080Theme: 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. Ne6+ Ke8 30. Re7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Re7# and it is mate.
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