Mate in 2: bishop to b7
c9-17304Puzzle 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
22. Bb7+ Rxb7 23. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxb7, then Qxb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
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