Mate in 2: knight to f6 (h5·4)
c9-26782Puzzle 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. Nf6+ Bxf6 24. Qh5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxf6, then Qh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #434.
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