Mate in 2: queen to c8 (d8·2)
c9-17208naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1440Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 2
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
32. Qxc8 fxg3 33. Bc5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead fxg3, then Bc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
SP-956 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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