Mate in 2: queen to e7 (e3·4)
c9-26699Puzzle 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
22. Qe7+ Kc8 23. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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