Mate in 2: pawn to f6
c9-10071Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
19. f6+ Kd8 20. Nxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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