Mate in 2: bishop to e2
c9-09490Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
37. Be2+ Ka4 38. Ra6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka4, then Ra6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #821.
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