Mate in 2: bishop to h5 (e2·2)
c9-20388Puzzle 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
31. Bh5+ Ke7 32. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Qe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #526.
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