Mate in 2: queen to c7 (g3)
c9-11831naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
18. Qc7+ Ke8 19. Nd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Nd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
SP-661 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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