Mate in 2: queen to f5 (b5·2)
c9-23588Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
18. Qf5+ Ke8 19. d7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then d7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #568.
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