Mate in 2: queen to d7 (h7)
c9-22828Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
21. Qxd7+ Kxe5 22. f4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxe5, then f4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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