Mate in 2: queen to g7 (c3·3)
c9-24116naming 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
24. Qg7+ Kh5 25. Be2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh5, then Be2# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #62.
SP-62 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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