Mate in 2: rook to e4
c9-18240Puzzle 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
33. Re4+ Kc3 34. Qb4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc3, then Qb4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
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