Mate in 2: bishop to f3 (g4)
li-0O0IiPuzzle rating: 1802Theme: 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
14... Bxf3+ 15. Bxf3 Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxf3, then Qh3# and it is mate.
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