Mate in 2: queen to e5 (d5)
c9-24710Puzzle 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
36. Qe5+ Kd7 37. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Qd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #505.
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