Mate in 2: pawn to f8 (g7)
c9-16309Puzzle 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
27. gxf8=Q+ Ke6 28. Bg8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then Bg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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