Mate in 2: rook to h5 (h1·3)
c9-25804Puzzle 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
24. Rxh5+ gxh5 25. Qxh5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxh5, then Qxh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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