Mate in 2: queen to e8 (f7·2)
c9-27070Puzzle 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
22. Qe8+ Kc7 23. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Qd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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