Mate in 2: rook to d8 (d1·10)
li-04pjMPuzzle rating: 1238Theme: 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. Rxd8+ Bxd8 25. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxd8, then Qc8# and it is mate.
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