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Mate in 2: knight to d6 (b5·3)

c9-18846
Puzzle rating: 1640Theme: 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. Nd6 c5 33. Re8#

Why it works

  • Sensible development: knight to d6.
  • Spot on — rook to e8 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead c5, then Re8# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #445.

Explore position #445

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