Mate in 2: rook to c4
c9-20691Puzzle 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
33. Rxc4+ Qxc4 34. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxc4, then Qb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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