Mate in 2: bishop to g6
c9-07996Puzzle 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
17. Bg6+ Kf8 18. Qf5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf5# and it is mate.
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