Mate in 2: rook to c6 (d6)
c9-16481Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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. Rc6+ dxc6 15. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead dxc6, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #687.
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