Mate in 2: queen to g8 (b3·2)
c9-23817Puzzle 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
16. Qg8+ Nxg8 17. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxg8, then Rf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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