Mate in 2: queen to f8 (b8·2)
c9-27230Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
33. Qf8 c1=R 34. Qg7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to f8.
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead c1=R, then Qg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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