Mate in 2: queen to e5 (c7)
c9-23412Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Qe5+ Be6 27. Bb5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be6, then Bb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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