Mate in 2: knight to c7 (a8)
c9-09588Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
28. Nc7+ Kf7 29. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Qe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #535.
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