Mate in 2: queen to g3 (e1)
c9-18179Puzzle 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
35. Qg3+ Bg6 36. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bg6, then Qxg6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #8.
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