With the rook on e5 to start, there are a number of mates in 2 as discussed. However, with the rook on e6, Bb6 is mate in two. For instance
- Bb6 d2 2. Qb3 mate or 1. ... N any 2. Qc5 mate or 1. ... Kc3 2. Qc1 or 1. ... Kc5 2. Qxd3 or 1. ... Ke4 2. Qxe4