Navigating the subterranean sewers in Resident Evil 2 Remake presents players with terrifying encounters and intricate environmental riddles. Among these challenges, the chess plug puzzle in the Monitor Room acts as a major progression gate before reaching the final laboratory section. Players diving into the 2nd Run scenario will quickly realize that the plug arrangements differ significantly from the standard campaign.
Understanding the 2nd Run Sewer Layout
Before placing the plugs in their correct sockets, players must navigate the dangerous sewer corridors to collect all six required pieces. The Pawn, Knight, and Bishop plugs are already situated in the Monitor Room sockets when you first enter. Gathering the King, Queen, and Rook plugs requires exploring the Supplies Storage Room and the lower waterways.
Equipping powerful weapons and preserving ammo is essential while searching through these treacherous areas. Mutated G-Adults infest the murky waters, posing a severe threat to your health and supplies. Clearing a safe path back to the Monitor Room ensures you can solve the puzzle without unexpected interruptions.
Locating the Missing Plugs in the Storage Rooms
The Queen and King plugs are hidden within the intricate barricades of the Supplies Storage Room. Solving a mini-retrieval puzzle using the plugs as keys allows you to unlock doors and retrieve the flamethrower or spark shot. Once both pieces are in your inventory, you can head back toward the main sewer junction.
To claim the Rook plug, players must travel to the hallway near the Lower Waterway lift. Inserting the special tool allows access to the upper level where the plug rests inside its socket. Taking this piece will lower the surrounding gate, so prepare for potential encounters as you make your escape.
Solving the 2nd Run Chess Piece Arrangement
When standing in the Monitor Room looking toward the locked electronic door, the socket layout is split between the left and right walls. In the 2nd Run scenario, the clues provided on the room wall alter the sequence required to unlock the door. Placing each piece into its designated socket opens the path forward into the facility.
On the left wall, insert the Knight plug closest to the door, followed by the Rook plug in the middle, and the Pawn plug in the back socket. On the right wall, place the King plug nearest to the door, the Bishop plug in the center, and the Queen plug in the remaining socket. Once all six plugs are seated correctly, the heavy door unlocks automatically.
Final Preparation Before Leaving the Sewers
Double-checking your inventory after unlocking the door is crucial for the upcoming boss encounter. Ensure that your weapons are fully reloaded and health items are ready in quick-use slots. Completing this puzzle efficiently saves valuable time for speedrunners and survival horror enthusiasts alike.
Beyond opening the main door, solving the puzzle allows quick backtrack access to earlier sections of the police station via the secret elevator. Players can collect any missed weapon upgrades or key items before taking the cable car down to the NEST facility. Taking time to prepare guarantees a smooth transition into the final act of the story.
