Mate in 2: knight to b6 (d7·2)
c9-25572Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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. Nb6+ cxb6 18. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxb6, then Qxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #552.
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