Mate in 2: bishop to d1 (h5)
li-01YHDPuzzle rating: 1706Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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
37... Bd1+ 38. Rc2 Bxc2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to c2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rc2, then Bxc2# and it is mate.
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