Mate in 2: queen to h7 (h4·4)
c9-22875Puzzle 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
22. Qxh7+ Rxh7 23. Rxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxh7, then Rxh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
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