Mate in 2: bishop to f4 (c1·2)
li-0Cg0NPuzzle rating: 1949Theme: 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
18. Bf4+ Kd7 19. Qf5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qf5# and it is mate.
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