Mate in 2: rook to b4
c9-25377Puzzle 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
30. Rb4 h6 31. Re1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead h6, then Re1# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #823.
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