Mate in 2: bishop to d6 (b4·3)
c9-26704Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
17. Bd6+ Bxb3 18. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxb3, then Qb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #666.
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