Mate in 2: knight to c6 (e7·3)
c9-23735Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
35. Nc6+ Ka8 36. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka8, then Re8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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