Mate in 2: queen to e5 (d5·3)
c9-27229Puzzle 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
38. Qe5+ Kf7 39. Rxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Rxg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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