Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e1·4)
c9-09019Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
32. Rxe8+ Bxe8 33. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxe8, then Qxe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #122.
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