Mate in 2: bishop to c1
li-03etKPuzzle rating: 1726Theme: 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. Bc1+ Kxa2 28. Nc3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to c3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa2, then Nc3# and it is mate.
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