Mate in 2: queen to e4 (b1)
c9-24526Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
14. Qe4+ Qe5 15. Nf4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to f4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qe5, then Nf4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #579.
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