Mate in 2: knight to f6 (d7·3)
c9-27106Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
30. Nf6+ Kxf4 31. Bh2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to h2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf4, then Bh2# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #622.
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