Mate in 2: bishop to g5 (e3)
c9-15569naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1090Theme: 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
35. Bg5+ Ne7 36. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne7, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
SP-378 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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