Mate in 2: queen to f6 (d4·3)
c9-24306naming 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
33. Qf6+ Nf7 34. h8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nf7, then h8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
SP-328 · 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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