Mate in 2: rook to c7
c9-15586Puzzle 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
37. Rxc7+ Qc6 38. Rxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qc6, then Rxc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #486.
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