Mate in 2: pin on a6
li-028B5Puzzle rating: 1254Theme: 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
28. Rxa6+ Kxa6 29. Qa5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa6, then Qa5# and it is mate.
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