Mate in 2: bishop to e6
c9-15183Puzzle 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
26. Bxe6+ Rd7 27. h8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rd7, then h8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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