Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e1·7)
c9-15686Puzzle 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
26. Re8+ Bd8 27. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bd8, then Qxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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