Mate in 2: rook to g8 (g3·2)
c9-23297Puzzle 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
24. Rg8+ Rxg8+ 25. fxg8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg8+, then fxg8=Q# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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