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Mate in 2: pawn to b4

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Puzzle rating: 897Theme: 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

46... b4+ 47. Kc4 Rc2#

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Well found: rook to c2 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kc4, then Rc2# and it is mate.

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