Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f1·14)
li-0N7KXPuzzle rating: 1838Theme: 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
12. Rxf8+ Kxf8 13. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf8, then Qe8# and it is mate.
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