Mate in 2: bishop to f1 (a6)
li-05HgoPuzzle rating: 1837Theme: 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
40... Bf1+ 41. Bg2 Bxg2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bg2, then Bxg2# and it is mate.
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