Mate in 2: rook to g7 (g1)
c9-21578Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
17. Rg7+ Kf8 18. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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