Mate in 2: queen to d6 (d3)
c9-06478Puzzle 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
10. Qd6+ exd6 11. cxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead exd6, then cxd6# and it is mate.
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