Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e1·8)
li-03by5Puzzle rating: 1190Theme: 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
25. Rxe8+ Kxe8 26. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxe8, then Qe7# and it is mate.
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