Mate in 2: rook to d6
c9-20747Puzzle 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
27. Rxd6+ Ke7 28. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Qe6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #120.
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