Mate in 2: queen to c8 (c3·3)
c9-25676Puzzle 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
33. Qc8+ Rxc8+ 34. bxc8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxc8+, then bxc8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #836.
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