Mate in 2: queen to f8 (d6·2)
c9-12340Puzzle 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. Qf8+ Nxf8 21. gxf8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxf8, then gxf8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
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