Mate in 2: queen to c6 (b5)
c9-14237Puzzle 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
32. Qc6+ Kd8 33. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #919.
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