Mate in 2: pawn to g3
c9-25341Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
36. g3+ Kh3 37. Qh5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh3, then Qh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #117.
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