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Mate in 2: rook to g7 (g6)

c9-18601
Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

37. Rg7+ Kf8 38. Ne6#

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Spot on — knight to e6 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kf8, then Ne6# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #501.

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