Mate in 2: rook to d7 (d1·4)
c9-23673naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: 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
31. Rd7+ Ke8 32. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
SP-624 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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