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Mate in 2: bishop to b6 (d4)

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Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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

30. Bb6+ Kc8 31. Qc7#

Why it works

  • Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
  • Well found: queen to c7 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kc8, then Qc7# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #353.

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