Mate in 2: rook to f7 (f2·2)
c9-14476Puzzle 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
31. Rxf7 Nd3 32. Ne7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd3, then Ne7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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