Mate in 2: bishop to b3
li-02ZzVPuzzle rating: 2194Theme: 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
59. Bb3 e2 60. Nc2#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead e2, then Nc2# and it is mate.
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