Mate in 2: queen to c6 (d7)
c9-26677Puzzle 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. Qc6+ Ka7 28. Qxa6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka7, then Qxa6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #919.
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