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Mate in 2: queen to h5 (d1·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

15. Qh5 Qxd5 16. Qg6#

Why it works

  • Sensible development: queen to h5.
  • Spot on — queen to g6 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Qxd5, then Qg6# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #692.

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