Mate in 2: rook to h7 (g7·3)
c9-26600Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
20. Rh7+ Kg8 21. Rdg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Rdg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #592.
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