Mate in 2: queen to f8 (d6·5)
c9-20252naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1670Theme: 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
32. Qf8+ Nxf8 33. Rg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxf8, then Rg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
SP-426 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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