Mate in 2: queen to b8 (b3·4)
c9-27427naming 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
24. Qb8+ Rxb8 25. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxb8, then Rxb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
SP-576 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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