Mate in 2: knight to e5 (d3·3)
c9-24763Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
35. Ne5 axb3 36. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead axb3, then Rh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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