Mate in 2: rook to h1 (a1)
li-05ERfPuzzle rating: 1109Theme: 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
35. Rh1+ Rh3 36. Rxh3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rh3, then Rxh3# and it is mate.
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