Mate in 2: rook to h8 (e8)
c9-26461Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
37. Rh8+ Kg6 38. Rf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg6, then Rf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #35.
Explore position #35Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play