Mate in 2: queen to c8 (f5)
c9-18087Puzzle 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
28. Qc8+ Ne8 29. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne8, then Qxe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #448.
Explore position #448Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play