Mate in 2: knight to d4 (b5)
c9-23707naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1670Theme: 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
28. Nd4+ Kb7 29. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
SP-602 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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