Mate in 2: rook to d8 (d1·4)
c9-09390Puzzle 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
29. Rxd8+ Kg7 30. Qh6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Qh6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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