Mate in 2: queen to d4
c9-17495Puzzle 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
27. Qxd4+ Ke6 28. Rb6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then Rb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #518.
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