Mate in 2: rook to f6 (g6)
c9-23799Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
37. Rxf6+ Ke4 38. Rf4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke4, then Rf4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
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