Mate in 2: queen to h8 (a1·2)
c9-23315Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
15. Qh8 d5 16. Nxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead d5, then Nxh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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