Mate in 2: queen to h6 (g6)
c9-26296naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1220Theme: 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
27. Qh6+ Kg8 28. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Qh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
SP-432 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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