Mate in 2: bishop to f6 (a1)
c9-21454naming 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
26. Bxf6+ exf6 27. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead exf6, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #544.
SP-544 · ThroneGuard — A centre-file king with no knight on the edge; a position and its mirror twin always share this family.
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