Mate in 2: bishop to d7 (f5)
c9-24325Puzzle 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
26. Bxd7+ Kd8 27. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #366.
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