Mate in 2: knight to e7 (d5·5)
c9-27513Puzzle 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
16. Ne7+ Kb8 17. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #259.
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