Mate in 2: rook to f5 (e5)
c9-24581Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
22. Rf5+ Ke6 23. Rf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke6, then Rf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
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