Mate in 2: queen to c6 (c3)
c9-26261Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Qxc6+ Kf7 31. g6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then g6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
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