Mate in 2: bishop to g6 (f5)
c9-22210Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
20. Bg6+ hxg6 21. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead hxg6, then Qf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #376.
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