Mate in 2: queen to b3 (a2)
c9-25373Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Qb3 Bxd6 38. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to b3.
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxd6, then Qxb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #541.
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