Mate in 2: queen to g8 (g5)
c9-25396Puzzle 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
22. Qg8+ Re8 23. Bf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Re8, then Bf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #355.
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