Mate in 2: queen to d7 (c8)
c9-23518Puzzle 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
26. Qd7+ Ke5 27. Nd3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke5, then Nd3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
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