Mate in 2: queen to d7 (d1·6)
c9-21749Puzzle 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
24. Qd7+ Kf8 25. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Qe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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