Mate in 2: bishop to d7 (h3·2)
c9-21671Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
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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