Mate in 2: pawn to h6 (h5)
c9-25429Puzzle 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
30. h6 Nb7 31. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nb7, then Qg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #406.
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