Mate in 2: queen to d8 (f8)
c9-22416Puzzle 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
14. Qxd8+ Kxd8 15. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxd8, then Qf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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