Mate in 2: bishop to e5 (c7)
c9-25813naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
36. Be5 axb5 37. Qg7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e5.
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead axb5, then Qg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
SP-297 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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