Mate in 2: knight to c6 (e5·2)
c9-26484Puzzle 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
21. Nc6+ Kc8 22. Na7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to a7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Na7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #234.
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