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Mate in 2: pawn to d5 (d4)

c9-21761
Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

35. d5 Nd2 36. Nf7#

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Spot on — knight to f7 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Nd2, then Nf7# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #699.

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