Mate in 2: knight to d6 (f5·5)
c9-23925naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1220Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 2
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
17. Nd6+ Kc7 18. Ba5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to a5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Ba5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #645.
SP-645 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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