Mate in 2: bishop to a7
c9-13898Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
16. Bxa7+ Ka8 17. Nb6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka8, then Nb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #302.
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