Mate in 2: queen to g8 (g3·2)
c9-26241naming 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
23. Qg8+ Rxg8 24. hxg8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg8, then hxg8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #773.
SP-773 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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