Mate in 2: bishop to f6 (e5·2)
c9-25627Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
29. Bf6+ gxf6 30. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxf6, then Qe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
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