Mate in 2: queen to e8 (e6·2)
c9-21445Puzzle 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
39. Qe8+ Bd8 40. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bd8, then Qxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #740.
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