Mate in 2: queen to g8 (g7·3)
c9-26749Puzzle 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
12. Qg8+ Nf8 13. Ng7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nf8, then Ng7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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