Mate in 2: knight to b6 (a4·5)
li-05kGIPuzzle rating: 1648Theme: 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
24. Nb6+ Bxb6 25. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxb6, then Qxb7# and it is mate.
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