Mate in 2: bishop to g6 (b1·3)
c9-23376Puzzle 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
25. Bg6+ Kf8 26. Be7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Be7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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