Mate in 2: rook to d7 (d2)
c9-18450Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
27. Rxd7+ Kc8 28. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Re8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #176.
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