Mate in 2: rook to e7 (e1·3)
c9-27815Puzzle 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
25. Rxe7+ Kd8 26. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Qe8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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