Mate in 2: queen to d8 (h4·3)
c9-25281Puzzle 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
20. Qd8+ Kg7 21. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Qg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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