Mate in 2: queen to a7 (d4·2)
c9-23994Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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. Qa7 Re5 29. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Re5, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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