Mate in 2: knight to c6 (b4·4)
c9-23792Puzzle 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
33. Nc6 b5 34. Rxa7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to c6.
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead b5, then Rxa7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
Explore position #803Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play