Mate in 2: knight to h6 (g4·2)
c9-23251Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
32. Nh6+ Kh8 33. Bf6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Bf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #411.
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