Mate in 2: rook to d3 (a3)
li-0935zPuzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
34... Rd3+ 35. Kc4 Ra4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to a4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc4, then Ra4# and it is mate.
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