Mate in 2: rook to g8 (b8)
c9-26205Puzzle 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
36. Rg8 Rxe7 37. Rg5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe7, then Rg5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #470.
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