Mate in 2: rook to h3 (d3·2)
li-0JYvjPuzzle rating: 1802Theme: 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
33... Rh3+ 34. gxh3 Qxh3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxh3, then Qxh3# and it is mate.
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