Mate in 2: queen to h7 (h5·5)
c9-27822Puzzle 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
21. Qh7+ Kf8 22. Rxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Rxf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #210.
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