Mate in 2: pawn to b5
c9-18512Puzzle 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
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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