Mate in 2: bishop to f4 (g5)
c9-18215Puzzle 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
30. Bf4+ Kd8 31. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f4 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 Rxf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #748.
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