Mate in 2: rook to f8 (a8)
c9-23027Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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. Raf8+ Ke6 39. Rg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then Rg6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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