Mate in 2: rook to a1 (h1)
li-0686GPuzzle rating: 724Theme: 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
71. Ra1+ Ra4 72. Rxa4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to a4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ra4, then Rxa4# and it is mate.
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