Mate in 2: bishop to d2
c9-19956Shuffle 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
32. Bxd2+ Ka6 33. Nc5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka6, then Nc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #921.
SP-921 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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