Mate in 2: rook to g4 (g3)
c9-24462naming 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
40. Rxg4+ Kh5 41. Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh5, then Rh1# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
SP-222 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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