Mate in 2: knight to f6 (h7·2)
c9-22461Puzzle 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
29. Nf6 Nc6 30. Qh7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to f6.
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nc6, then Qh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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