Mate in 2: queen to e7 (e5)
c9-17109Puzzle 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
21. Qe7+ Nxe7 22. dxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxe7, then dxe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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