Mate in 2: queen to g3 (c3)
c9-18102Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
14. Qg3 exf4 15. Qxg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead exf4, then Qxg5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
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