Mate in 2: bishop to c5 (f2)
c9-21223Puzzle 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
32. Bxc5+ b6 33. Qxb6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead b6, then Qxb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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