Mate in 2: bishop to g8 (f7)
c9-28027Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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. Bg8+ Kh8 35. Nfg6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: knight to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Nfg6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #520.
Explore position #520Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play