Mate in 2: rook to g6 (f6·2)
li-07pIsPuzzle rating: 1935Theme: 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
25. Rg6+ fxg6 26. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead fxg6, then Qxg6# and it is mate.
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