Mate in 2: pawn to f7
c9-10558Shuffle Rating 1090Theme: 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
29. f7+ Kg7 30. fxg8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then fxg8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #128.
SP-128 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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