Mate in 2: queen to b8 (b7·4)
c9-26027Puzzle 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
26. Qb8+ Nxb8 27. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxb8, then Rxb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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