Mate in 2: queen to g6 (h6·3)
c9-14999Puzzle 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
26. Qxg6 Qxa2 27. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxa2, then Qxh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #396.
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