Mate in 2: queen to d5 (g8)
c9-23910Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
20. Qd5+ Kb6 21. Qxb5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb6, then Qxb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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