Mate in 2: queen to b7 (d5)
c9-17724Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
30. Qb7+ Kd8 31. Nc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Nc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
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