The Jolly Postman

White to play and mate in two moves

 

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

 

8

 8

7

 7

6

 6

5

 5

4

 4

3

 3

2

 2

1

 1

 

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

 

Solution

  1. Rb2        any (except xg6)
  2. Rxb8++
  1. ........        xg6
  2. Rh2++