Mate in 2: knight to f2
c9-27340Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Nf2+ Kxh2 35. Rg2#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh2, then Rg2# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #622.
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