Mate in 2: queen to f6 (f5·5)
c9-19531naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1450Theme: 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
16. Qf6+ Kh7 17. Qh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then Qh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
SP-580 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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