Mate in 2: queen to f6 (f7·2)
c9-19358Puzzle 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
37. Qf6+ Rg7 38. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rg7, then Qxg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
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