Mate in 2: queen to b8 (a7·2)
c9-19993Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
27. Qb8+ Bc8 28. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bc8, then Qxc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
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