Mate in 2: knight to b4
c9-21968Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
21. Nb4 Be3 22. Na6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to b4.
- Spot on — knight to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be3, then Na6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #239.
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