Mate in 2: knight to d7
c9-20694Puzzle 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
23. Nd7+ Kg8 24. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Qe6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
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