Mate in 2: knight to f6 (h5)
c9-12193Puzzle 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
34. Nxf6 Nd1 35. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd1, then Rg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #9.
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