Mate in 2: queen to f6 (h8·2)
c9-20343naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: 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
31. Qf6+ Kf8 32. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Rh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #434.
SP-434 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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