Mate in 2: queen to c7 (d7·2)
c9-23869naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: 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
34. Qc7+ Ka6 35. Qa5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka6, then Qa5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
SP-375 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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