Mate in 2: knight to e6 (c5)
c9-16430Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
33. Ne6+ Ke8 34. Nf6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Nf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #521.
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