Mate in 2: rook to h8 (h7·8)
c9-18586Puzzle 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
31. Rh8+ Kxg7 32. R1h7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxg7, then R1h7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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