Mate in 2: queen to h6 (g5)
c9-04114Puzzle 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
16. Qh6 Be4 17. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be4, then Qg7# and it is mate.
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