Mate in 2: knight to c7
c9-16030Puzzle 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. Nxc7+ Kb6 29. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb6, then Qxb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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