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Mate in 2: rook to h1 (a1·3)

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Puzzle rating: 2145Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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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

28... Rh1+ 29. Kg3 Ne4#

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Well found: knight to e4 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kg3, then Ne4# and it is mate.

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