Mate in 2: queen to a5 (d2)
c9-14511Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
26. Qxa5+ Kxa5 27. Bc3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa5, then Bc3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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