Mate in 2: rook to e1 (e8·4)
li-05YC9naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1396Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
36... Re1+ 37. Rxe1 dxe1=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe1, then dxe1=Q# and it is mate.
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