Mate in 2: knight to e6 (d8)
c9-24130Puzzle 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
34. Ne6+ Kd7 35. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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