Mate in 2: bishop to f5 (d3)
c9-18907Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Bf5+ Kc6 23. Rb6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc6, then Rb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #506.
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