Mate in 2: queen to b6 (a5·3)
c9-23670Puzzle 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
37. Qb6+ Ka8 38. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka8, then Qb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
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