Mate in 2: knight to f4 (e6)
c9-16663Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
16. Nf4+ Kc7 17. Nd5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to d5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Nd5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
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