Mate in 2: rook to b8 (b7·3)
c9-23168Puzzle 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
38. Rb8+ Ka7 39. R1b7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka7, then R1b7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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