Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e1·9)
c9-23417Puzzle 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
24. Re8+ Kb7 25. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Qb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #658.
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