Mate in 2: queen to a7 (g1)
c9-22934naming 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
14. Qa7+ Kc8 15. Ne7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Ne7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #737.
SP-737 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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