Mate in 2: rook to h3 (d3)
c9-27045Puzzle 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
37. Rh3 bxc3 38. Rh8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to h3.
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxc3, then Rh8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
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