Mate in 2: rook to d7 (d1·7)
c9-23962Puzzle 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
35. Rd7 Rg8 36. Ra7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d7.
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rg8, then Ra7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #878.
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