Mate in 2: queen to e7 (e5·3)
c9-20034Puzzle 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
16. Qe7+ Kg8 17. f7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then f7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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