Mate in 2: queen to d5 (e6)
c9-26127Puzzle 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
27. Qxd5+ Kd7 28. Bf5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Bf5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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