Mate in 2: queen to f8 (h6)
c9-02831Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
10. Qf8+ Nxf8 11. Ng7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: knight to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxf8, then Ng7# and it is mate.
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