Mate in 2: rook to e1 (e8·8)
li-0M9nlPuzzle rating: 2177Theme: 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
35... Re1+ 36. Kxh2 Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh2, then Rh1# and it is mate.
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