Mate in 2: queen to b8 (e8·2)
c9-24152Puzzle 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
38. Qb8+ Kxa6 39. Ra1#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to a1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa6, then Ra1# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
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