Mate in 2: queen to a7 (d4·3)
c9-21961Puzzle 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
34. Qxa7+ Kxa7 35. Ra5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to a5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa7, then Ra5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
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