Mate in 2: rook to a2 (a8)
li-052aqPuzzle rating: 1655Theme: 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
32... R8a2+ 33. Kc3 Na4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to a4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc3, then Na4# and it is mate.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play