Mate in 2: king to h1
c9-27888Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
28. Kh1 h4 29. Qh7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to h1.
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead h4, then Qh7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #389.
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