Mate in 2: knight to f6 (d5·2)
c9-24498Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
24. Nf6+ Kh8 25. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
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