Mate in 2: pawn to h6 (h5·3)
c9-26950Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
26. h6+ Kg6 27. Qh5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg6, then Qh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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