(1) Arabian Mate

This position features a mate that was first recorded in a ninth century Arabic manuscript, hence the name Arabian Mate. Things look hopeless for White. Black has a huge material plus, and has three different threats, taking the hanging rook, taking the hanging knight, and mating the White King with Qxf2+

White to move

1.Nf6+ Kf8

2.Rf7#

Note that 1....Kh8 allows a pretty finish after 2.Rh7