Mate in 2: knight to f6 (e4·9)
c9-27434naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: 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
20. Nf6+ Nxf6 21. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxf6, then Qxe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #595.
SP-595 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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