Mate in 2: queen to e6 (e3·3)
c9-19821Puzzle 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
31. Qe6+ Kd8 32. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Rc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
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