Mate in 2: bishop to f5 (b1)
c9-18214Puzzle 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
40. Bf5+ Kd8 41. f8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: pawn to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then f8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #748.
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