Mate in 2: rook to g7 (h7)
c9-23414Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
31. Rxg7 b5 32. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead b5, then Rxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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