Mate in 2: queen to g7 (h6·2)
c9-23921Puzzle 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. Qg7+ Nxg7 17. Nh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxg7, then Nh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #403.
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