Mate in 2: queen to d8 (e7)
c9-24780Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
29. Qd8+ Kc5 30. Rc3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to c3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc5, then Rc3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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