Mate in 2: queen to a7 (c5·3)
c9-13319Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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. Qa7+ Kxa7 22. Bxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: bishop to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa7, then Bxc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #745.
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