Mate in 2: queen to e7 (d8·2)
c9-26374Puzzle 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
28. Qxe7+ Kf5 29. Bh3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf5, then Bh3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #263.
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