Mate in 2: queen to d6 (a3·5)
c9-24558naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1440Theme: 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
32. Qxd6+ Ke8 33. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Rf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #223.
SP-223 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
Explore position #223Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play