Mate in 2: bishop to d6 (b8)
c9-26635naming 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
38. Bd6 Nd1 39. Rb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d6.
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd1, then Rb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
SP-904 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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