Mate in 2: queen to d8 (d4·5)
c9-26758Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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. Qd8+ Kf7 23. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Re7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
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