Mate in 2: knight to e8 (d6)
c9-01861Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
11. Ne8+ Kc8 12. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Rxb8# and it is mate.
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