Mate in 2: bishop to f6 (d4·2)
c9-25348Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
27. Bf6+ Kxf6 28. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf6, then Qf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
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