Mate in 2: bishop to a7 (g1·2)
c9-27528Puzzle 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
22. Ba7+ Kxa7 23. b8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa7, then b8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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