Mate in 2: bishop to f7 (e8)
li-036i1Puzzle rating: 1718Theme: 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
41. Bf7+ Be6 42. Bxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be6, then Bxe6# and it is mate.
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