Mate in 2: rook to g8 (g1·2)
c9-22902naming 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
24. Rxg8+ Nxg8 25. Ng6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxg8, then Ng6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #528.
SP-528 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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