Mate in 2: queen to b7 (b1)
c9-24102Puzzle 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
27. Qb7+ Kxd8 28. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxd8, then g8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #882.
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