Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f5)
c9-28262Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Rf8 Rxb3 35. Na5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f8.
- Spot on — knight to a5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxb3, then Na5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #900.
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