Mate in 2: queen to b5 (f1·2)
c9-23587Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
38. Qb5 c5 39. Qc6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b5.
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead c5, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #361.
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