Mate in 2: queen to d2 (d7)
c9-25055Puzzle 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
37. Qd2+ Kxb3 38. Qc2#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxb3, then Qc2# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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