Mate in 2: queen to h7 (h3·2)
c9-15762Puzzle 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
24. Qxh7+ Kxh7 25. Rh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh7, then Rh4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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