Mate in 2: bishop to d6
c9-18086Puzzle 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
18. Bxd6+ Ne7 19. Bxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne7, then Bxe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
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