Mate in 2: knight to a7
c9-22911Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
34. Nba7+ Kc7 35. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to a7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Qb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #623.
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