Mate in 2: queen to h5 (g4)
c9-19357Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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. Qh5+ Kg8 27. Ne7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Ne7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #465.
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