Mate in 2: queen to h6 (d2·2)
c9-09207Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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. Qh6+ Qg7 32. h8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qg7, then h8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
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