Mate in 2: bishop to f6 (g7)
c9-18974Puzzle 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
20. Bf6+ Ke8 21. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #98.
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