Mate in 2: knight to f6 (d7·2)
c9-26934Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
34. Nf6 c3 35. Rh7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead c3, then Rh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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