Mate in 2: knight to d5 (c3·3)
c9-27631Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Nd5 e4 31. Bb6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to d5.
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead e4, then Bb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #564.
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