Mate in 2: queen to g7 (g4·4)
c9-26973Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
24. Qg7+ Ke8 25. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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