Mate in 2: bishop to b5 (e2)
c9-26909Puzzle 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
22. Bxb5+ Kf8 23. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Re8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
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