Mate in 2: knight to c5 (e4)
c9-26487Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
23. Nc5+ Kb8 24. Na6#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Na6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #306.
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