Mate in 2: rook to d6 (c6)
c9-19129Puzzle 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
22. Rd6+ Kc7 23. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc7, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #357.
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