Mate in 2: king to g1 (f1)
c9-23311Puzzle 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
18. Kg1 Ng4 19. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g1.
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ng4, then Qxh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #329.
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