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Mate in 2: knight to e6 (d4·2)

c9-17288
Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Nxe6+ Ke8 33. Bh5#

Why it works

  • Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
  • Spot on — bishop to h5 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Ke8, then Bh5# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #368.

Explore position #368

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