Mate in 2: queen to d8 (f6)
c9-26933Puzzle 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
23. Qd8+ Kf7 24. Ng5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Ng5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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