Mate in 2: knight to d6 (c4·3)
c9-27405Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
21. Nxd6+ cxd6 22. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxd6, then Qxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
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