Mate in 2: rook to h3 (h8)
li-02PjfPuzzle rating: 1132Theme: 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
37... R8h3+ 38. Ke4 Re2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke4, then Re2# and it is mate.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play