Mate in 2: knight to d6 (b5·2)
c9-27552Puzzle 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
27. Nd6+ Kc7 28. Nxd5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Nxd5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #303.
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