Mate in 2: queen to h6 (h5)
c9-14400naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1090Theme: 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
23. Qh6+ Ke8 24. Nc7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Nc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #414.
SP-414 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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