Mate in 2: queen to d4 (d7)
c9-25519Puzzle 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
18. Qd4+ Kxc6 19. b5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxc6, then b5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #886.
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