Mate in 2: knight to f5 (e7)
c9-21988Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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. Nf5+ Be7 29. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be7, then Rxc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
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