Mate in 2: knight to g4
c9-16280Puzzle 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
26. Ng4+ Kg5 27. Nh3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg5, then Nh3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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