Mate in 2: queen to c5 (g1)
c9-21540Puzzle 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
28. Qxc5+ Kb8 29. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Rxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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