Mate in 2: bishop to f7 (h5)
c9-22312Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
29. Bxf7+ Kf8 30. Bh5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Bh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #789.
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