Mate in 2: queen to b6 (c6)
c9-22120Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
33. Qb6+ Kc8 34. Be6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Be6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #651.
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