Mate in 2: queen to e8 (e3·7)
c9-24636Puzzle 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
17. Qe8+ Rxe8 18. dxe8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe8, then dxe8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #46.
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