Mate in 2: queen to b7 (g7)
c9-27425Puzzle 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
34. Qb7+ Kxa5 35. b4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to b4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa5, then b4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #951.
Explore position #951Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play