Mate in 2: rook to h3 (h2)
c9-26159Puzzle 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
35. Rh3 Be2 36. Re3#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to h3.
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Be2, then Re3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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