Mate in 2: bishop to h5
c9-20230Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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. Bh5+ Rg6 28. Bxg6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rg6, then Bxg6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #439.
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