Mate in 2: bishop to a6 (b7)
c9-26663Puzzle 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
31. Ba6+ Nb7 32. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nb7, then Qxb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
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