Mate in 2: bishop to c7 (e5)
c9-24699naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1220Theme: 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
28. Bxc7+ Kxc7 29. Qf4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qf4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
SP-253 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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