Mate in 2: queen to c8 (d8)
c9-09818Puzzle 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
26. Qxc8+ Kxa5 27. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa5, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #507.
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