Mate in 2: rook to c3
li-00OCQPuzzle rating: 1142Theme: 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... Rxc3+ 28. bxc3 Rb1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxc3, then Rb1# and it is mate.
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