Mate in 2: queen to c8 (a6·2)
c9-19931Puzzle 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
19. Qc8+ Rxc8 20. Nb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxc8, then Nb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
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