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Mate in 1: queen to g7 (c3·2)

Shuffle Rating 850Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

15. Qg7#

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 1.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #233.

SP-233 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.

Explore position #233

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