Mate in 2: rook to h4 (f4)
li-04HcFPuzzle rating: 950Theme: 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
50. Rxh4+ Kg1 51. Re1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg1, then Re1# and it is mate.
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