Mate in 2: king to d1
c9-14566Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
35. Kxd1 g5 36. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. king to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead g5, then Qg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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