Mate in 2: bishop to h2 (d6·2)
li-04PWVPuzzle rating: 1322Theme: 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
14... Bh2+ 15. Nxh2 Qxh2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxh2, then Qxh2# and it is mate.
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