Mate in 2: bishop to b6 (d4·3)
c9-28268Puzzle 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
29. Bb6 a5 30. Qd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to b6.
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead a5, then Qd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #477.
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