Mate in 2: queen to a7 (c5)
c9-22481naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 2
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
26. Qa7+ Kc8 27. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
SP-75 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
Explore position #75Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play