Mate in 2: rook to d8 (d7·5)
li-0B2UGPuzzle rating: 1996Theme: 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
24. Rd8+ Be8 25. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be8, then Rxe8# and it is mate.
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