Mate in 2: bishop to e2 (d3)
c9-22247Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
34. Be2+ Kh4 35. Rh6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh4, then Rh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #891.
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