Mate in 2: bishop to f5 (b1·2)
c9-25189naming 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
32. Bxf5+ Kf6 33. Bd4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf6, then Bd4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
SP-44 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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