Mate in 2: pawn to f5 (f4·2)
li-0HRJPPuzzle rating: 1986Theme: 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
32. f5+ exf5 33. R5h6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead exf5, then R5h6# and it is mate.
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