Mate in 2: queen to d6 (c5·3)
c9-13017Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
30. Qxd6 Nd5 31. Bc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd5, then Bc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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