Mate in 2: discovered attack on d1
li-0FyrmPuzzle rating: 1902Theme: Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Discovered attack: one piece steps aside, unleashing another's attack.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
20... Bd1+ 21. Kb1 Bb3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb1, then Bb3# and it is mate.
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