Mate in 2: rook to e6 (e8)
c9-26048naming 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
33. Re6+ Kd5 34. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd5, then Qxc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
SP-669 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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