Mate in 2: pin on f7 (c7)
li-0LuAtPuzzle rating: 1814Theme: 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
19. Qxf7+ Rxf7 20. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf7, then Rd8# and it is mate.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play