Mate in 2: queen to b8 (a7)
c9-19415naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
18. Qxb8+ Bc7 19. Nb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bc7, then Nb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #873.
SP-873 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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