Mate in 2: queen to d6 (c6)
c9-16496Puzzle 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
31. Qxd6+ Qf6 32. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qf6, then Qxf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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