Mate in 2: queen to g3 (f3)
c9-18496Puzzle 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
19. Qg3+ Qf4 20. Qxf4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qf4, then Qxf4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #440.
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