Mate in 2: bishop to d4 (f2)
c9-22223Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
21. Bd4 gxh4 22. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxh4, then Qg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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