Mate in 2: rook to h8 (h1·3)
c9-16867Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Rh8 Bd1 32. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bd1, then Rxf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #237.
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