Mate in 2: queen to f7 (g6·3)
c9-22736Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
32. Qf7+ Kd6 33. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd6, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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