Mate in 2: queen to g8 (d5·3)
c9-28204Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
33. Qg8+ Qxg8 34. Ng6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: knight to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxg8, then Ng6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #392.
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