Mate in 2: bishop to c7 (a5·2)
li-0GvhYPuzzle rating: 2098Theme: 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
35. Bc7+ Kf5 36. g4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf5, then g4# and it is mate.
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