Mate in 2: rook to f2 (f8·2)
li-0NjvFPuzzle rating: 1879Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27... Rxf2+ 28. Qe2 Rxe2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qe2, then Rxe2# and it is mate.
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