Mate in 2: queen to g3 (d3·2)
c9-23517Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
25. Qg3+ Kh7 26. Rf7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then Rf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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