Mate in 2: bishop to g6 (f7)
c9-19682Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
15. Bg6+ Qf7 16. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qf7, then Qxf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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