Mate in 2: queen to d8 (a8·4)
c9-18737Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
26. Qd8+ Kg7 27. Nf5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Nf5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #747.
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