Mate in 2: queen to e6 (b3·3)
c9-27395Puzzle 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
19. Qe6+ Kc7 20. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #818.
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