Mate in 2: queen to a4 (d1)
c9-22399Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
25. Qa4+ Ra5 26. b5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ra5, then b5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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