Mate in 2: bishop to e2 (b5)
li-06KDjPuzzle rating: 1446Theme: 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
59... Be2+ 60. Kxh4 g5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh4, then g5# and it is mate.
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