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Mate in 2: rook to f1 (f3)

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Puzzle rating: 894Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29... Rf1+ 30. Rd1 Qxd1#

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Spot on — queen to d1 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Rd1, then Qxd1# and it is mate.

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