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Mate in 2: queen to e7 (g5·4)

c9-26075
Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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

29. Qxe7+ Kc8 30. Qe8#

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Spot on — queen to e8 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kc8, then Qe8# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #944.

Explore position #944

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