Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f5·2)
c9-13907Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
23. Rf8+ Kc7 24. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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