Mate in 2: knight to d3 (e1)
c9-23427Puzzle 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
17. Nd3+ Kd5 18. Bb3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to b3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd5, then Bb3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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