Mate in 2: knight to b6 (a4·6)
c9-22703Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
40. Nb6+ Kd8 41. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #634.
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