Mate in 2: queen to f8 (d8)
c9-07794Puzzle 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
18. Qxf8+ Kxf8 19. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf8, then Rd8# and it is mate.
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