Mate in 2: knight to g6 (e7)
c9-25816Puzzle 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
24. Ng6+ Kg8 25. Be6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Be6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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