Mate in 2: queen to e8 (c8)
c9-22731Puzzle 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
14. Qxe8 b5 15. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead b5, then Qf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #12.
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