Mate in 2: knight to b6
c9-11369Puzzle 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. Nb6+ Kd8 20. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #358.
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