Mate in 2: rook to b7 (b8·3)
c9-27965Puzzle 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
26. Rb7+ Ke8 27. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qg8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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