Mate in 2: bishop to e5 (b2)
c9-26355Puzzle 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
20. Bxe5+ Qf6 21. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qf6, then Qh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #323.
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