Mate in 2: queen to c4
c9-27125Puzzle 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
11. Qxc4+ Kc6 12. Qxc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc6, then Qxc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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