Mate in 2: knight to f3 (e5·2)
li-06KvPPuzzle rating: 1778Theme: 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
52... Nf3+ 53. Kh1 Rh2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Rh2# and it is mate.
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