Mate in 2: bishop to e5 (g3)
c9-19596Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
32. Bxe5 Nf7 33. Bxd5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nf7, then Bxd5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #902.
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