Mate in 2: pin on h3 (h6)
li-0DgzzPuzzle rating: 1824Theme: 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
26... Rxh3+ 27. Kxh3 Qh5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh3, then Qh5# and it is mate.
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