Mate in 2: rook to a6
li-00LNBPuzzle rating: 1166Theme: 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
39. Rxa6+ bxa6 40. Ra7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to a7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxa6, then Ra7# and it is mate.
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