Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e1·5)
c9-10848Puzzle 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
28. Rxe8+ Rg8 29. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rg8, then Rxg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #589.
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