Mate in 2: queen to f8 (h8·2)
c9-25140Puzzle 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
17. Qxf8+ Kd7 18. Qaxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qaxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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