Mate in 2: bishop to b4
li-04zy6Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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
12. Bb4+ c5 13. Bxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead c5, then Bxc5# and it is mate.
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