Mate in 2: queen to d7 (d4·3)
c9-11811Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
33. Qd7+ Nxd7 34. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxd7, then Rc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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