Mate in 2: queen to f5 (h7·2)
c9-25106Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
19. Qf5+ Kc6 20. Qd5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc6, then Qd5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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