Mate in 2: queen to a6 (e2)
c9-27675Puzzle 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
31. Qxa6+ Nb7 32. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nb7, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #550.
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