Mate in 2: queen to d8 (a8·2)
c9-25626Puzzle 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
24. Qd8+ Ke6 25. Re3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then Re3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
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