Mate in 2: knight to c7 (a6)
c9-24477Puzzle 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
30. Nc7+ Ka7 31. N3b5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka7, then N3b5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #810.
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