Mate in 2: queen to c6 (h1)
c9-02060Puzzle 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
14. Qc6+ Bc7 15. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bc7, then Qxc7# and it is mate.
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