Mate in 2: rook to h8 (h7·5)
c9-27821Puzzle 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
19. Rh8+ Kf7 20. Nxd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Nxd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #517.
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