Mate in 2: rook to b1
li-01VxTPuzzle rating: 826Theme: 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
30... Rb1+ 31. Rd1 Rxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rd1, then Rxd1# and it is mate.
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