Mate in 2: pawn to f6 (e5·2)
c9-27900Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
20. exf6 cxb2 21. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxb2, then Qh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #693.
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