Mate in 2: bishop to d7 (f5·2)
c9-25390Puzzle 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
36. Bd7+ Kf8 37. Bd6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Bd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #820.
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