Mate in 2: rook to e1 (g1·2)
c9-28357Puzzle 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
29. Re1 Bxg4 30. Re8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e1.
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxg4, then Re8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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