Mate in 2: knight to d7 (c5·3)
c9-22712Puzzle 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
27. Nd7+ Ne3 28. Bxe3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to e3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne3, then Bxe3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #575.
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