Mate in 2: bishop to c5 (d4)
c9-27696Puzzle 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
37. Bc5 gxf4 38. Qb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to c5.
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxf4, then Qb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
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