Mate in 2: queen to c7 (c1·2)
c9-13143Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
25. Qc7 Rxg7 26. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c7.
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg7, then Rxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
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