Mate in 2: knight to f7 (g5·2)
c9-24409naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1440Theme: 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
28. Nf7+ Kh5 29. Rg5#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh5, then Rg5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #178.
SP-178 · ThroneGuard — A centre-file king with no knight on the edge; a position and its mirror twin always share this family.
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