Mate in 2: queen to h5 (d1·2)
c9-25408naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1410Theme: 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
15. Qh5 Qxd5 16. Qg6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to h5.
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxd5, then Qg6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #692.
SP-692 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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