Mate in 2: pawn to c5
c9-27390Puzzle 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
24. c5+ Ke6 25. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then Qe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #341.
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