Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e7·2)
li-05PUNPuzzle rating: 1354Theme: 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
32. Re8+ Rf8 33. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rf8, then Qxf8# and it is mate.
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