Mate in 2: rook to g1 (a1)
li-08HtPPuzzle rating: 1583Theme: 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
36... Rg1+ 37. Kh2 Nf3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to f3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh2, then Nf3# and it is mate.
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