Mate in 2: double attack on b2
li-04yPyPuzzle rating: 1381Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
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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