Mate in 2: knight to e7 (d5·3)
c9-19147Puzzle 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
22. Nxe7+ Kh7 23. Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then Qh3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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