Mate in 2: queen to d8 (d2)
c9-14170Puzzle 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
31. Qd8+ Ka7 32. Nc3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka7, then Nc3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #632.
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