Mate in 2: queen to g6 (d3·7)
c9-26820Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
31. Qg6+ Kh8 32. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Qg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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