Mate in 2: queen to d8 (a8·5)
c9-26764Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
24. Qd8+ Ke6 25. Qd6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then Qd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #42.
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