Mate in 2: queen to c5 (e3·2)
c9-22995Puzzle 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
22. Qc5 c6 23. Qe7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c5.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead c6, then Qe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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