Mate in 2: queen to f5 (h3·2)
c9-25446Puzzle 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
21. Qxf5+ Kd6 22. Qd5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd6, then Qd5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #160.
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