Mate in 2: rook to f5 (f8·2)
c9-27320Puzzle 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
36. Rf5+ Kg4 37. Rg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg4, then Rg6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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