Mate in 2: queen to a8 (a6)
c9-23194Puzzle 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
20. Qa8+ Nxa8 21. bxa8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxa8, then bxa8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #711.
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