Mate in 2: bishop to g4 (h3·2)
li-07hBoPuzzle rating: 2044Theme: 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
35... Bg4+ 36. Ke3 Qe2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke3, then Qe2# and it is mate.
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