Mate in 2: queen to b6 (a6·2)
c9-22939Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
26. Qb6 Ke8 27. Qb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b6.
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #569.
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