Mate in 2: knight to h6 (f7)
li-04iAqPuzzle rating: 1121Theme: 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
24. Nh6+ Kg7 25. Rf7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Rf7# and it is mate.
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