Mate in 2: rook to b8 (b7·4)
c9-24298naming 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
42. Rb8+ Kc7 43. R1b7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then R1b7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #282.
SP-282 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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