Mate in 2: queen to e4 (e6)
c9-25062Puzzle 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
36. Qe4+ Kc5 37. Qc4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc5, then Qc4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #471.
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