Mate in 2: rook to c6 (d6)
c9-04061Puzzle rating: 1400Theme: 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
14. Rxc6+ Kxc6 15. Bb5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxc6, then Bb5# and it is mate.
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