Mate in 2: king to c2
c9-13372Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
25. Kxc2 Ne6 26. Rb7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ne6, then Rb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #711.
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