Mate in 2: queen to c6 (f3)
c9-19082Puzzle 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
25. Qxc6+ Kb8 26. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Qb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #223.
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