Mate in 2: queen to a6 (b5·2)
c9-26417Puzzle 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
29. Qa6+ Ba7 30. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ba7, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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