Mate in 2: bishop to h5 (e2)
c9-21706naming 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
21. Bh5+ Kf8 22. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Ne6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #400.
SP-400 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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