Mate in 2: rook to g3 (g1)
c9-22766Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
35. Rxg3 Nd3 36. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nd3, then Rg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #280.
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