Chess puzzle #24

Puzzle #24 · 2026-10-26 · rated 1230 · 2 moves

White to move. Find the best move.

White to move 87654321abcdefgh

Board
Solution and details

Solution: 1. Rxh5+ Kg8 2. Rh8#

Themes: Master, Mate, Mate In 2, Middlegame, Opera Mate, Pin, Short

Opening: Scandinavian Defense

FEN: r2q1r2/pp2pp1k/2n3p1/2Pp2Rp/2nB3P/2NB1P2/PP3P2/2KR4 w - - 4 19 · Open in the analysis board

From a real game: view on Lichess (puzzle 3FkAc, Lichess puzzle database, CC0).