Mate in 2: knight to d5
c9-20923Puzzle 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
28. Nxd5 gxh5 29. Nf6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxh5, then Nf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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