Mate in 2: rook to g7 (f7·6)
li-0I45BPuzzle rating: 1841Theme: 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
39. Rxg7+ Bxg7 40. Rxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxg7, then Rxg7# and it is mate.
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