Mate in 2: bishop to c3 (b4)
li-03vYYPuzzle rating: 1139Theme: 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
38. Bc3+ Bd4 39. Bxd4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bd4, then Bxd4# and it is mate.
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