Mate in 2: bishop to e8
c9-18541Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
27. Be8+ Kxe8 28. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxe8, then Qe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #317.
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