2Bc5

2Bc5 is a chess notation string that may denote a bishop moving to the square c5 on the second move of a game or variation. In standard algebraic notation, the move is usually written as 2.Bc5 to indicate that, on move 2, White plays Bc5, or as 2...Bc5 to indicate Black makes that move on move 2. The B is the designation for a bishop, and c5 is the destination square. If two bishops could reach c5 from their respective starting squares, the notation would include a disambiguator such as Bac5 or Bcc5 to indicate which bishop moved.

In practice, 2.Bc5 (and its Black counterpart) appears in game records, analysis annotations, and chess problems as part of an opening line or tactical solution. The exact meaning depends on the side to move and the surrounding moves; the symbol is understood within the full game or problem context.

Outside chess, 2Bc5 has no widely recognized, standardized meaning. If encountered in another discipline, it is likely a code, identifier, or shorthand specific to that domain.

See also: chess notation, bishop, chess opening moves. For readers seeking more, consult a glossary of chess terms or a reference on algebraic notation.