Mate in 2: rook to e3 (e2)
c9-24847Puzzle 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
27. Rxe3+ dxe3 28. Qh5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead dxe3, then Qh5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
Explore position #308Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play