Mate in 2: pawn to c8 (c7·3)
c9-27426Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
33. c8=Q Kg6 34. Qf5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c8.
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg6, then Qf5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
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