Mate in 2: rook to h3 (f3)
c9-11586Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
26. Rh3+ Bh4 27. Rxh4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bh4, then Rxh4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
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