Mate in 2: bishop to e6 (c4)
c9-27679naming 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
26. Be6+ Kxf4 27. g3#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to g3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf4, then g3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #516.
SP-516 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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