Mate in 2: queen to e7 (d7)
c9-19132Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
32. Qe7+ Kf5 33. Qxe6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf5, then Qxe6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
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