Mate in 2: queen to f8 (d6·4)
c9-18075Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
14. Qf8+ Nxf8 15. Nd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxf8, then Nd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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