Mate in 2: rook to g2 (b2)
li-04bBiPuzzle rating: 1392Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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
30... Rg2+ 31. Kh4 Bxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh4, then Bxf6# and it is mate.
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