Mate in 2: rook to g6 (g5)
c9-24766Puzzle 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
16. Rg6+ Kh7 17. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then Qh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #144.
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