Mate in 2: rook to b6 (b7)
li-06zQgPuzzle rating: 1651Theme: 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
37. Rb6+ Rd6 38. Rxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rd6, then Rxd6# and it is mate.
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