Mate in 2: queen to c5 (f2·2)
c9-24428Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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. Qc5+ Kd7 21. Rd3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Rd3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
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