Mate in 2: rook to c8 (c1·5)
li-0CA66Puzzle rating: 2107Theme: 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
26. Rc8+ Bxc8 27. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxc8, then Qe7# and it is mate.
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