Mate in 2: rook to e8 (e3·4)
c9-27463Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
34. Re8+ Kxd7 35. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxd7, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
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