Mate in 2: rook to f8 (f6·4)
c9-27108naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1440Theme: 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. Rxf8+ Rxf8 27. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf8, then Qg7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
SP-119 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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