Mate in 2: pawn to b4 (b5)
li-03ojQPuzzle rating: 1664Theme: 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
43... b4+ 44. Kd3 Bc4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to c4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd3, then Bc4# and it is mate.
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