Mate in 2: bishop to e6 (f5)
c9-27613Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
24. Be6 Rxh1 25. Qf7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e6.
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxh1, then Qf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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