Mate in 2: rook to g5
c9-02636Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
15. Rxg5+ Kf8 16. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Qh8# and it is mate.
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