Mate in 2: rook to b1 (b8)
li-00CwzPuzzle rating: 1495Theme: 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
34... Rb1+ 35. Rxb1 Nc2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to c2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxb1, then Nc2# and it is mate.
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