Mate in 2: queen to h8 (g7)
c9-15703Puzzle 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
23. Qh8+ Bg8 24. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bg8, then Qxg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #399.
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