Mate in 2: knight to d6 (b5·3)
c9-18846Puzzle rating: 1640Theme: 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
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.
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