Mate in 2: queen to d7 (e7)
c9-23611Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Qxd7+ Kb6 27. Nc4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb6, then Nc4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #825.
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