Mate in 2: pawn to f6 (f5·2)
c9-26128Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. f6 Qa3 31. Qh8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to f6.
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qa3, then Qh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #610.
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