Mate in 2: knight to e7 (d5·2)
c9-18640Puzzle 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
20. Nxe7+ Kh8 21. Bf8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Bf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #604.
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