Mate in 2: knight to c5 (b3)
c9-23850Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
25. Nc5+ Kc8 26. Bxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Bxb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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