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Mate in 2: bishop to e6 (b3)

c9-22114
Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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

35. Be6 b4 36. Rc8#

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Spot on — rook to c8 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead b4, then Rc8# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #348.

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