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Mate in 2: double attack on b2

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Puzzle rating: 1381Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

26... b2+ 27. Ka2 b1=Q#

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to b2 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Well found: pawn to b1 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Ka2, then b1=Q# and it is mate.

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