Mate in 2: bishop to e2 (d3·2)
li-00WqTPuzzle rating: 1550Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. Be2+ Kh4 28. Bg5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh4, then Bg5# and it is mate.
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