Mate in 2: rook to e7 (g7)
c9-24211Puzzle 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
30. Rxe7 fxe2 31. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead fxe2, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #203.
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