Winning blow: bishop to f6 (b2·7)
c9-05759naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1650Theme: 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
14. Bf6+ Kd6 15. Qe5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd6, then Qe5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #240.
SP-240 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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