Mate in 2: queen to b6 (f2·3)
c9-25056Puzzle 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
20. Qb6+ Nxb6 21. Bxb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxb6, then Bxb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
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