Mate in 2: queen to d4 (d7·2)
c9-19803Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
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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