Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f1·11)
li-04gGYPuzzle rating: 1438Theme: 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
27. Rf8+ Rg8 28. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rg8, then Qf6# and it is mate.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play