Mate in 2: queen to e8 (e4·10)
c9-24926Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
26. Qe8+ Kg7 27. Nh5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Nh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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