Mate in 2: knight to a5 (c4)
c9-22966Puzzle 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
16. Na5 g3 17. Qb7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to a5.
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead g3, then Qb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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