Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f1·10)
li-080jWPuzzle rating: 1437Theme: 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
30. Rf8+ Kg7 31. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Rg8# and it is mate.
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