Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f1·13)
c9-23079Puzzle 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
32. Rf8+ Kd7 33. Ne5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to e5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Ne5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #795.
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