Mate in 2: rook to f2 (a2)
c9-28441Puzzle 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
37. Rf2 Rb2 38. Rxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rb2, then Rxf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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