Mate in 2: queen to d7 (g7)
c9-25771Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
27. Qd7+ Ke5 28. d4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke5, then d4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #616.
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