Mate in 2: pawn to a4 (a2)
li-09bNaPuzzle rating: 1893Theme: 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
29. a4 b6 30. Nd2#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to d2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead b6, then Nd2# and it is mate.
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