Mate in 2: queen to f7 (f5·5)
c9-28434Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
28. Qf7+ Kxh6 29. Bc1#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: bishop to c1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh6, then Bc1# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
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