Mate in 2: rook to b6 (b1)
c9-23567Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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. Rxb6 a3 25. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead a3, then Rb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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