Mate in 2: rook to f6 (f2)
c9-26485naming 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
26. Rf6+ Bxf6 27. Rxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxf6, then Rxf6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
SP-869 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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