Mate in 2: knight to d7 (e5·4)
li-08SXDPuzzle rating: 2206Theme: 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. Nd7+ Rxd7 27. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxd7, then Qh8# and it is mate.
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