Mate in 2: bishop to f8 (c5)
c9-21479Puzzle 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
24. Bxf8+ Kh7 25. Nf6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then Nf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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