Mate in 2: queen to h6 (c1·5)
c9-14176Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
17. Qxh6+ gxh6 18. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxh6, then Rg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #42.
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