Mate in 2: rook to h8 (d8)
c9-24438Puzzle 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
33. Rh8+ Kg7 34. Rcg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Rcg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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