Mate in 2: knight to h6 (f5·5)
c9-24461Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
17. Nh6+ Kh7 18. Be4#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: bishop to e4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then Be4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
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