Mate in 2: queen to f7 (d5·4)
c9-25765Puzzle 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
30. Qf7+ Kd8 31. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Qe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #334.
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