Mate in 2: queen to f6 (d4·2)
c9-11443Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Qf6+ Ke8 27. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #769.
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