Mate in 2: queen to c7 (c6)
c9-13351naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1090Theme: 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
40. Qxc7+ Ka8 41. Ra6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka8, then Ra6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #940.
SP-940 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
Explore position #940Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play