Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e1·13)
c9-25670Puzzle 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
35. Re8+ Bxe8 36. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxe8, then Qf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #129.
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