Mate in 2: knight to h5
c9-27372Puzzle 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
21. Nh5+ gxh5 22. Rg1#
Why it works
- Best move. knight to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to g1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxh5, then Rg1# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #332.
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