Mate in 2: bishop to f7 (g8·2)
c9-07469naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1670Theme: 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
18. Bf7+ Kf8 19. Bh6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: bishop to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Bh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #484.
SP-484 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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