Mate in 2: queen to b8 (b7·5)
c9-25450Puzzle 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
21. Qb8+ Kd7 22. Ne5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Ne5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #502.
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