Mate in 2: bishop to c5 (e7)
li-0LF4EPuzzle rating: 2014Theme: 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
36... Bc5+ 37. bxc5 Qxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxc5, then Qxc5# and it is mate.
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