Mate in 2: knight to c6 (a5·2)
c9-24343Puzzle 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
29. Nc6+ Ke8 30. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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