Mate in 2: rook to c1 (d1)
li-0NitZPuzzle rating: 1997Theme: 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
20. Rc1+ Kd7 21. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Rc7# and it is mate.
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