Mate in 2: bishop to f2 (g1·2)
li-051eOPuzzle rating: 1607Theme: 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
47... Bf2+ 48. Kh3 Rxh4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh3, then Rxh4# and it is mate.
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