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Mate in 2: queen to g6 (d3·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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

35. Qg6+ Kg8 36. dxe8=Q#

Why it works

  • Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
  • Spot on — pawn to e8 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kg8, then dxe8=Q# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #118.

Explore position #118

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