Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e1·3)
li-06FRPPuzzle rating: 963Theme: 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+ Kg7 33. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Ne6# and it is mate.
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