Mate in 2: rook to g8 (g1·5)
c9-18826naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1440Theme: 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. Rg8+ Kb7 30. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Qb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
SP-277 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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