Mate in 2: knight to g7 (h5)
c9-13112Puzzle 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
25. Ng7+ Kd8 26. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Rf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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