Mate in 2: bishop to a5 (d8)
c9-27506Puzzle 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
34. Ba5+ Nd8 35. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd8, then Qxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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