Mate in 2: knight to c6 (e5)
c9-27298naming 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
25. Nc6+ Ka8 26. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka8, then Qa7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
SP-354 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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