Mate in 2: queen to e8 (g6)
c9-20505Puzzle 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
25. Qe8+ Kh7 26. hxg5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then hxg5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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