Mate in 2: queen to b5
c9-09365Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
19. Qb5+ Rb6 20. a6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rb6, then a6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #899.
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