Mate in 2: rook to f7 (g7)
c9-19241Puzzle 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
22. Rxf7+ Ke8 23. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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