Mate in 2: bishop to b4 (c3)
c9-23672Puzzle 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
22. Bb4+ Qxb4 23. Nf5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxb4, then Nf5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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