Mate in 2: queen to g7 (g6)
c9-21897Puzzle 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
14. Qg7+ Ke6 15. f5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then f5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #94.
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