Mate in 2: pawn to g8 (g7·2)
c9-22798Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
30. g8=Q a4 31. Qe6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g8.
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead a4, then Qe6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #896.
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