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Mate in 2: queen to c6 (f3·3)

c9-15057
Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

33. Qc6+ Kd8 34. Qd7#

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Well found: queen to d7 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kd8, then Qd7# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #661.

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