Mate in 2: queen to c7 (d8)
c9-27801naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
31. Qc7 dxe4 32. Qb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c7.
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead dxe4, then Qb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #825.
SP-825 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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