Mate in 2: pawn to f6 (e5)
c9-11835Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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. exf6+ Kh8 19. Qh4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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