Mate in 2: bishop to h2 (e5)
li-041KEPuzzle rating: 1264Theme: 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
23... Bh2+ 24. Kh1 fxg2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then fxg2# and it is mate.
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