Mate in 2: rook to f8 (g8·3)
li-03vsyPuzzle rating: 2017Theme: 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
41. Rf8+ Ke7 42. f6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then f6# and it is mate.
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