Mate in 2: bishop to g5 (e3·2)
c9-26423Puzzle 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. Bg5+ hxg5 28. Qxg5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead hxg5, then Qxg5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #500.
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