Mate in 2: rook to f6 (f1·2)
li-0O4Q2Puzzle rating: 1829Theme: 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. Rxf6+ Ke7 42. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd6# and it is mate.
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