Mate in 2: knight to e4 (d6)
c9-24120Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
40. Ne4 cxd5 41. Rh7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxd5, then Rh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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