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Mate in 2: knight to e7 (f5·2)

c9-02966
Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

16. Ne7+ Bxe7 17. Qh7#

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Well found: queen to h7 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Bxe7, then Qh7# and it is mate.

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