Mate in 2: queen to g7 (c3·5)
c9-27313Puzzle 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
32. Qg7+ Ke8 33. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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