Mate in 2: bishop to e3
c9-16865Shuffle Rating 1090Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 2
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
26. Be3+ Kh4 27. Rh1#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh4, then Rh1# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #355.
SP-355 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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