Mate in 2: rook to c8 (c2·3)
li-03BArPuzzle rating: 1354Theme: Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
40. Rxc8+ Qd8 41. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qd8, then Rxd8# and it is mate.
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