Mate in 2: queen to c5 (e7)
c9-23547Puzzle 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
32. Qc5+ Ka6 33. Nb4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to b4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka6, then Nb4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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