Mate in 2: knight to h6 (f5)
c9-19556naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
10. Nh6+ Kg7 11. Nh5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Nh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
SP-785 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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