Mate in 2: queen to e4 (f5)
c9-00576Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
11. Qe4+ Kd6 12. Nf5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd6, then Nf5# and it is mate.
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