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Mate in 2: pawn to b5

c9-18512
Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. cxb5+ Kc5 33. Rc1#

Why it works

  • Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
  • Spot on — rook to c1 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kc5, then Rc1# and it is mate.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #594.

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