Mate in 2: queen to e8 (e3·2)
c9-27054Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
16. Qe8+ Kb7 17. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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