Mate in 2: rook to f7 (f1)
c9-27430Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
19. Rf7+ Kd8 20. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Qe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #628.
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