Mate in 2: knight to b4 (c6)
li-0FIfSPuzzle rating: 2184Theme: 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
27... Nb4+ 28. cxb4 e4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to e4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxb4, then e4# and it is mate.
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