Mate in 2: bishop to d7 (h3)
c9-17024naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: 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
30. Bd7+ Kd8 31. Bxg5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Bxg5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #774.
SP-774 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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