Mate in 2: knight to g3 (e4)
c9-23479Puzzle 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. Ng3+ Kg4 33. Re4#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg4, then Re4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
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