Mate in 2: bishop to c6 (f3·2)
c9-25875Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
32. Bc6 Kb8 33. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Ra8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #821.
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