Mate in 2: knight to g5 (e4·2)
c9-25514Puzzle 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
17. Ng5 Ra7 18. Nh7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ra7, then Nh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #195.
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