Mate in 2: bishop to c3 (b4·2)
c9-23052Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
15. Bc3 h6 16. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead h6, then Qh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
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