Mate in 2: rook to f5 (f1·2)
c9-23337Puzzle 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
34. Rf5 Rxf6 35. Bb5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f5.
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf6, then Bb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #634.
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