Mate in 2: knight to d5 (c3)
c9-26235Puzzle 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
22. Nd5+ Ke6 23. Re1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then Re1# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #425.
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