Mate in 2: queen to f5 (g4)
c9-19220naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1440Theme: 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
27. Qxf5 bxa4 28. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxa4, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
SP-619 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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