Mate in 2: rook to d8 (d1·7)
c9-21701naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
30. Rxd8+ Kb7 31. Nbc5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Nbc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
SP-265 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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