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Mate in 2: bishop to d7 (h3·2)

c9-21671
Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

37. Bd7 g5 38. Nd3#

Why it works

  • Sensible development: bishop to d7.
  • Spot on — knight to d3 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead g5, then Nd3# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #189.

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