Mate in 2: knight to e6
c9-10342Puzzle 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
28. Ne6+ Kc8 29. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Rc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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