Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f6·3)
c9-23305Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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. Rf8 Kc8 39. Bc6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f8.
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Bc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #750.
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