Mate in 2: bishop to b5 (d3)
c9-27701Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
19. Bxb5 cxb4 20. Ba6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxb4, then Ba6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #280.
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