Mate in 2: bishop to e5
c9-08226Puzzle 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. Bxe5+ Kd7 14. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qb5# and it is mate.
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