Mate in 2: bishop to d3 (a6)
li-01YAPPuzzle rating: 1140Theme: 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
44. Bd3+ Kf4 45. g3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf4, then g3# and it is mate.
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