Mate in 2: queen to d6 (a3·6)
c9-28419Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
24. Qd6+ Ke8 25. Nc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Nc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #503.
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