Mate in 2: queen to b8 (b7)
c9-00698Puzzle 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
17. Qb8+ Rxb8 18. 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.
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