Mate in 2: bishop to c6 (f3·3)
c9-26796Puzzle 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
23. Bc6+ Kc7 24. Nb5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Nb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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