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Mate in 2: queen to d4 (d7·2)

c9-19803
Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

24. Qxd4+ Kf5 25. Qg4#

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
  • Spot on — queen to g4 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kf5, then Qg4# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #387.

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