Mate in 2: queen to b8 (d6)
c9-23727Puzzle 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
28. Qb8+ Qd8+ 29. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qd8+, then Qxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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