Mate in 2: pawn to e6 (f5)
c9-22999naming 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
23. fxe6 Nxc3 24. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxc3, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #90.
SP-90 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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