Mate in 2: rook to h6 (e6·2)
c9-22397naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
39. Rh6+ Kxh6 40. Qg6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh6, then Qg6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
SP-104 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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