Mate in 2: pawn to c4
li-01QgTPuzzle rating: 939Theme: 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
37. c4+ bxc4+ 38. bxc4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxc4+, then bxc4# and it is mate.
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