Mate in 2: rook to d6 (h6)
li-0Min6Puzzle rating: 2129Theme: 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
41. Rd6+ Kc7 42. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Qe7# and it is mate.
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