Mate in 2: bishop to c6 (a4)
c9-23504Puzzle 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
39. Bxc6 a5 40. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead a5, then Qb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #88.
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