Mate in 2: rook to f7 (f8·2)
c9-26450naming 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
28. Rf7+ Kd8 29. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #516.
SP-516 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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