Mate in 2: rook to c3 (c1)
c9-16755Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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. Rxc3+ bxc3 38. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxc3, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #635.
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