Mate in 2: rook to d1 (d8·5)
li-05Ou7naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1283Theme: Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
21... Rxd1+ 22. Qe1 Rdxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qe1, then Rdxe1# and it is mate.
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