Mate in 2: bishop to e4 (d5)
li-07iBGPuzzle rating: 2059Theme: 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
30. Be4 d5 31. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead d5, then Qxg6# and it is mate.
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