Mate in 2: knight to d6 (f5·3)
c9-21725Puzzle 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
27. Nd6+ Kc6 28. b5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc6, then b5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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