Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f3·3)
c9-27454Puzzle 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
30. Rf8+ Rxf8 31. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf8, then Rxf8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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