Mate in 2: bishop to h4
c9-23548Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
28. Bxh4 a4 29. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead a4, then Rc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
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