Mate in 2: queen to d6 (d4)
c9-26713naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1450Theme: 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. Qxd6+ Kc8 25. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Qd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #683.
SP-683 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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