Mate in 2: knight to h6 (f5)
c9-01760Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
13. Nh6+ gxh6 14. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxh6, then Qxh7# and it is mate.
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