Mate in 2: queen to f6 (g5)
c9-23601naming 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
18. Qxf6+ Ke8 19. Ng7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Ng7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
SP-673 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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