Mate in 2: bishop to g6 (e4·2)
c9-14563Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
31. Bg6+ Kd8 32. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Rf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #623.
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