Mate in 2: queen to c6 (e4·2)
c9-24770Puzzle 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
28. Qxc6+ Ka5 29. Bd2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to d2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka5, then Bd2# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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