Mate in 2: rook to d8 (d1·11)
c9-10439Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
37. Rd8+ Ne8 38. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne8, then Rxe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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