Mate in 2: double attack on e6 (c4)
li-03RmnPuzzle rating: 1935Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18. Bxe6+ Kd8 19. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Rc8# and it is mate.
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