Mate in 2: pin on f1 (f2)
li-09WQ2Puzzle rating: 1955Theme: 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
29... Rf1+ 30. Kxf1 Qf2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf1, then Qf2# and it is mate.
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