Mate in 2: bishop to d6 (a3)
c9-27049Puzzle 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
26. Bxd6+ Kd7 27. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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