Mate in 2: queen to h5 (f3·3)
c9-17008Puzzle 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
33. Qh5+ Kf6 34. Rf3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf6, then Rf3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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