Mate in 2: rook to f8 (d8·2)
c9-22395Puzzle 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
38. Rf8+ Ke7 39. Bc5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Bc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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