Mate in 2: queen to e3
c9-21669Puzzle 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
35. Qxe3+ Kb5 36. Ra5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to a5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb5, then Ra5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #822.
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