Mate in 2: double attack on c4
li-0BJQ6Puzzle rating: 2239Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
42... Nc4+ 43. Kd3 Re3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd3, then Re3# and it is mate.
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