Mate in 2: queen to d6 (f8)
c9-10731Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
21. Qd6+ Kc8 22. Ne7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Ne7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #952.
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