Mate in 2: queen to g4 (g3)
c9-21286Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
13. Qxg4+ Kxh7 14. Bf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh7, then Bf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #37.
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