Mate in 2: rook to b7 (b8·4)
c9-22905Puzzle 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
26. Rb7+ Kc8 27. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Rf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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