Mate in 2: queen to b8 (c7·2)
c9-27500Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
37. Qxb8+ Kxb8 38. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxb8, then Rg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #709.
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