Mate in 2: queen to b8 (g8)
c9-10780naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: 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
26. Qb8+ Kxa6 27. Qxa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa6, then Qxa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
SP-271 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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