Mate in 2: queen to g8 (g7·5)
c9-26302naming 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
21. Qg8+ Rxg8 22. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg8, then Rxg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #419.
SP-419 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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