Mate in 2: queen to e6 (g4)
c9-02954Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
12. Qe6+ Kf8 13. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf7# and it is mate.
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