Mate in 2: queen to b7 (a8·6)
c9-24983Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
24. Qxb7+ Kxc5 25. Bb4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxc5, then Bb4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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