Mate in 2: bishop to a6
c9-01987Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
13. Ba6+ Ka7 14. Bc8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka7, then Bc8# and it is mate.
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