Mate in 2: queen to d5 (d6)
c9-23539Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
25. Qxd5+ Nxd5 26. Bb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxd5, then Bb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #349.
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