Mate in 2: bishop to h8
c9-24289Puzzle 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
36. Bxh8 gxf3 37. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxf3, then Rb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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