Mate in 2: rook to e6 (e1)
c9-26628Puzzle 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
20. Rxe6 Bxe6 21. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxe6, then Qg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #623.
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