Mate in 2: queen to e8 (b5)
c9-06210Puzzle 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. Qe8+ Kc7 18. Nb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Nb5# and it is mate.
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