Mate in 2: pawn to d8 (d7)
c9-17187Puzzle 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
15. d8=Q+ Kxd8 16. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxd8, then Rc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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