Mate in 2: rook to g7 (c7·2)
c9-23205Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
37. Rg7 c4 38. Rh8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g7.
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead c4, then Rh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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