Mate in 2: queen to h8 (h1)
c9-23796Puzzle 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
30. Qh8+ Kf7 31. Bh5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Bh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #401.
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