Mate in 2: knight to c6 (b8)
c9-26507naming 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
22. Nc6+ Ke8 23. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #759.
SP-759 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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