Mate in 2: queen to g7 (d7·3)
c9-27474Puzzle 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
26. Qg7+ Kxf5 27. Bh3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxf5, then Bh3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #446.
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