Mate in 2: rook to d6 (d1·2)
li-06FKcPuzzle rating: 1856Theme: 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
18. Rxd6+ cxd6 19. Bb6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxd6, then Bb6# and it is mate.
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