Mate in 2: rook to a1 (a2·4)
li-0IKWePuzzle rating: 2015Theme: 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
48... Ra1+ 49. Kd2 Rd1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd2, then Rd1# and it is mate.
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