Mate in 2: pawn to f4 (f3)
li-0J6ACPuzzle rating: 1928Theme: 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
42. f4+ Kxe4 43. Bxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxe4, then Bxg6# and it is mate.
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