Mate in 2: knight to d5 (f4)
c9-22155Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
23. Nd5+ Kc6 24. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc6, then Qb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #556.
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