Mate in 2: knight to b6 (d5·2)
c9-27654Puzzle 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
31. Nb6+ cxb6 32. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxb6, then Qxb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #906.
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