Mate in 2: rook to d7 (d5)
c9-21999Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
39. Rd7 h3 40. axb5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d7.
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead h3, then axb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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